Maintenance Associate I

Novolex; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Maintenance Associate I for the Greenville, SC facility to perform electrical and mechanical repairs during a 7pm–7am shift. The role includes troubleshooting 480V 3-phase systems, reading schematics, and maintaining motors, drives, and converters while ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The position requires industrial maintenance experience, forklift operation, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits and continuous training are offered to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Four years’ equivalent experience in an industrial environment.
• Forklift and high-lift equipment operation capability.
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Basic computer skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs including 480V 3-phase motor repairs/installation and control circuits per Electrical Safety Program.
• Use precision measuring tools and testing instruments to service electrical equipment.
• Read schematics and PI&D drawings; interpret electrical symbols.
• Troubleshoot A.C./D.C. drives, PLCs, and basic motor control circuits; read mechanical data and prints.
• Examine equipment and disassemble, repair/replace, and maintain motors, conveyors, pumps and related components.

Skills

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Tools

Amp meter

Ohm meter

Megger

Testing instruments

Job description

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Maintenace Associate I | HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Greenville, SC

Compensation

• $29.85 an hour - paid weekly plus additional .75 cent per hour as shift differential

Available Shift:

7pm-7am

Responsibilities

• Tasked with performing or assisting with all major and minor electrical repairs including 480V 3-phase motor repairs/installation, motor starter circuit repairs, VFD drives, photo-optic sensing devices, proximity switches, E-Stop circuitry, and ground fault detection in accordance to the guidelines established by Pactiv’s “Electrical Safety Program”
• Utilize precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments (Amp meter, Ohm meter, testing lamp, megger, etc.) for electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and basic electrical symbol identification.
• Understand electrical theory including basic ohms-law application.
• Troubleshoot difficult maintenance problems that occur throughout the plant with a major emphasis on electrical problems, to include A.C. and D.C. drives, PLC (programmable logic controllers) as well as basic motor control circuits.

Mechanical Duties

• Basic mechanical skills with pneumatics and hydraulic systems. Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment when needed.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus with skills in repairing mechanical equipment.
• Examine mechanical equipment to diagnose problems. Disassemble, repair/replace and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment including such devices as motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, chains, etc.
• Read mechanical prints and technical data during the installation and repair of equipment. In addition, the ability to read and interpret PI&D drawings.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates require 4 years’ equivalent experience in an industrial environment.
• Able to operate forklift and high-lift equipment, welding experience desired.
• High degree of mechanical ability and aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs on electro-mechanical equipment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well‑being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail] . Formerly Pactiv Evergreen